I am at a point in my life where I can say with a large amount of certainty that I am very satisfied with myself. Well, with the exception of my very recent divorce, all aspects of my life are going where I want them to go. I feel more mature, and I don't get angry and upset as I used to be when I was younger. My patience increased dramatically, I am more understanding with how other people behave in general, or how other people behave towards me and my family.

This book demonstrates a new, interdisciplinary approach to life writing about torture that situates torture firmly within its socio-political context, as opposed to extending the long line of representations written in the idiom of the proverbial dark chamber.

Exposes the historical roots of modern-day slavery, using lessons from the past to empower activism against such exploitation everywhere.